At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect vacant properties and manage repairs to prepare homes for new tenants.
- Company: Social housing provider committed to community improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a focus on quality and service improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by ensuring homes are ready for reoccupation.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualification and a full UK Driving Licence required.
The predicted salary is between 38844 - 45000 £ per year.
We are currently working on behalf of a social housing provider in Buckinghamshire, to recruit for a Void Surveyor to manage void works from inspection and specification through to delivery and final quality checks.
Duties of the Void Surveyor:
- Carry out inspections of vacant properties and assess any repair, maintenance, or compliance requirements to prepare homes for reoccupation.
- Produce detailed scopes of work and raise orders in accordance with approved budgets and financial procedures.
- Liaise with contractors and service providers to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.
- Monitor projects through regular site visits, undertaking quality assurance checks throughout the lifecycle of works.
- Verify that properties meet agreed re-letting standards and are ready for occupation within target timescales.
- Coordinate and oversee completion of all relevant safety and compliance obligations prior to occupation, including certification and statutory inspections.
- Identify property condition issues, including environmental and structural concerns, and arrange appropriate remedial actions.
- Investigate tenant damage cases and support the recovery of costs where responsibility falls outside normal wear and tear provisions.
- Manage defects identified following occupation, ensuring timely resolution and continuous service improvement.
- Maintain comprehensive property records, inspection reports, compliance documentation, and system updates.
- Contribute to performance monitoring by providing updates on property turnaround times, contractor performance, and service delivery outcomes.
Requirements of the Void Surveyor:
- Hold a relevant qualification (e.g. HNC/ONC) or equivalent.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Lucie Houston - Managing Consultant at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number.
Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 - 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Void Surveyor in London employer: Hamilton Woods
As a leading social housing provider in Buckinghamshire, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, while our commitment to quality and community impact ensures that every Void Surveyor plays a vital role in transforming homes for those in need. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, with opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative team environment.
